Data Analyst

Job Purpose

To analyse, process and report on financial and operational data in order to provide valuable insights to the business and support informed decision-making.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Objectives

• Perform detailed analysis of data and present information in a clear, accurate and consistent manner to measure operational performance against set objectives and identify opportunities for improvement.
  
• Produce and schedule high-priority recurring and ad-hoc reports to address business requirements and support key initiatives.
  
• Contribute to improving data quality and assist with the documentation, storage and sharing of operational knowledge and best practices to improve business efficiency.
  
• Provide analytical support by assessing actual results against budgets and evaluating the feasibility of proposed business strategies.
  
• Create compliance reports that identify discrepancies against business policies, procedures and controls.
  
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design and implement data analytics and reporting solutions.
  
• Facilitate interviews and workshops, where required, to evaluate business processes, workflows and solution requirements.
  
• Engage with key stakeholders to resolve issues relating to data analysis, audit and controls, data access and reporting.
  
• Identify trends, patterns and anomalies within data and provide meaningful insights to support business and operational decision-making.
  

SKILLS

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint – proficient
  
• SAP BusinessObjects
  
• SQL – desirable
  
• Strong analytical skills
  
• Report writing skills
  
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills
  
• Presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
  
• Strong client and stakeholder orientation
  
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently
  
• Strong planning and organisational skills
  
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  
• Attention to detail
  

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Analysing
  
• Applying Expertise and Technology
  
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  
• Planning and Organising
  
• Presenting and Communicating Information
  
• Writing and Reporting
  
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
  
• Adapting and Responding to Change
  
• Following Instructions and Procedures
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
  
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Statistics or a related field
  
• 3+years' relevant data analytics experience, with specific exposure to business process reporting
  
• At least 2 years' experience in report development and data-driven solutions
  
• Exposure to SAP BusinessObjects or other Business Intelligence and reporting tools
  
• Experience analysing and interpreting financial and operational data
  
• Desirable: At least 1 year of experience in business process mapping